2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 1 | Florida International | 3 | 36 | 29 | 2 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 1 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 18 | 35 | 2 | 55 | 27.5 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 2 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 8 | Liberty | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 8 | UTEP | 2 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 32 | 41 | 8 | 81 | 27.0 |